CAD Designer

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy client in Calgary seeks a CAD Designer for a pivotal role in high-end executive office furniture design. The position involves creating detailed production drawings, optimizing design processes, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, offering a blend of technical challenge and creative impact.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Compensated for PPE

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD (2D & 3D).
• Strong understanding of SolidWorks PDM systems.
• Solid knowledge of various manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Creating precise production drawings and engineering models based on directives.
• Guaranteeing all drawings adhere to stringent ISO standards.
• Collaborating with the Engineering Supervisor to finalize design concepts.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PC operations

Excel

Education

AutoCAD Certification

SolidWorks Certification (CSWP or above)

Job description

Our busy client is growing and looking to add a CAD Designer to their skilled team in Calgary. This isn't just a drafting job; it's a pivotal role where your expertise directly shapes the creation of high-end executive office furniture specials. You'll be at the heart of the design and manufacturing process, ensuring every detail is perfect from concept to production. If you're passionate about precision, innovative software, and seeing your work come to life, this opportunity offers a unique blend of technical challenge and creative impact.

Advantages

Paid Vacation Time

Compensated for PPE

Collaborative Environment

Responsibilities

Bringing Designs to Life : Creating precise production drawings and engineering models based on directives from the Specials Designer and Engineering Supervisor.

Ensuring Quality & Compliance : Guaranteeing all drawings adhere to stringent ISO and Teknion standards, reflecting proper manufacturing processes.

Driving Manufacturing Efficiency : Collaborating with the Engineering Supervisor to finalize design concepts, presentation drawings, and shop drawings / work order packages for manufacturing.

Optimizing Software & Processes : Playing a key role in managing and optimizing software like Insight, Construct 15, and Imos to enhance manufacturing output, including fine-tuning Machine Configuration Files (MCF) for CNC machines.

Innovating & Improving : Assisting in the development and integration of new software (e.g., nesting software, panel saw optimizers) to continuously improve engineering processes. You'll also support software upgrades, enhancements, customization, and testing.

Collaborating for Success : Liaising with manufacturing teams to ensure drawings accurately capture production processes and working with suppliers to ensure designs align with their capabilities.

Maintaining Excellence : Contributing to quality control by reviewing drawings from other engineering team members and maintaining the CAD database by updating existing and obsoleting outdated drawings.

Upholding Standards : Meeting all requirements for the ECN process, ISO, and other critical process standards.

Qualifications

Experience that Counts :

5+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD (2D & 3D).

5+ years of dedicated drafting / detailing experience.

Technical Acumen :

Strong understanding of SolidWorks PDM systems.

Proficient in PC operations, Excel, and word processing software.

Solid knowledge of various manufacturing processes.

Analytical & Organizational Skills :

Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing BOMs.

Exceptional ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and objectives.

A proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

Even Better If You Have :

AutoCAD Certification

SolidWorks Certification (CSWP or above)

5+ years of experience with 2020 Construct 15 (Imos)

Summary

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Kristy Weckl at [emailprotected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.